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4 A Message to the Community 6 A History of Giving 8 Foundation Firsts 14 Impact Spotlights 20 Featured Donor Stories and Initiatives 40 2019 Awards 42 Center for Corporate Philanthropy 44 2018 Financial Highlights 45 2019 Governing Committee 46 The Columbus Foundation Staff

SPECIAL COMMUNITY REPORT FOR COLUMBUS MONTHLY READERS

2 The Columbus Foundation Community Report “CITIES ARE NOT HIGHWAYS AND SKYSCRAPERS.

Cities are not steel and concrete and high-rise apartments, even at low rentals. Cities are not to be measured as good or bad in simple terms, even in percentages of college graduates, health statistics, or the circulation of books, important as these may be. The quality that makes for greatness in a city is its dynamic. How well and how freely are its people working together, giving of themselves, to make it a still finer city? The test of a city is not so much what it is, as what it is freely striving to become. There is no such thing as the rebirth of a city which is not accompanied by a rebirth among its people of the spirit of giving—giving of time, giving of imagination and leadership, giving, too, of wealth according to (one’s) ability.”

Harrison M. Sayre, Founder The Columbus Foundation

3 A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

Dear Friends, IMAGINE COLUMBUS IN 1943.

The lingering effects of the Great nonprofits and the hundreds of Foundation’s 75th anniversary, when Depression challenged a stressed thousands of individuals they serve. more than 56,000 people received economy. News of World War II Since our founding, the Foundation free admission to seven of the area’s consumed the headlines. Food, has awarded $2.5 billion in grants most prominent cultural attractions gas, and clothing rationing tested to a wide range of causes, including and free transportation via COTA, an already tired community, and social services, the arts, health, to facilitating and encouraging our soldiers selflessly defended education, and more. conversations at The Big Table, a the nation—many sacrificing their Gifts made to new and existing day of community building where lives for freedom as fighting raged funds and Supporting Foundations in more than 8,000 people came throughout the Atlantic and Pacific. 2018 totaled $170.5 million. As together to strengthen and connect Yet, there was a group of people of December 31, 2018, the assets of central through dialogue, who, no matter how distant the the Foundation stood at $2.15 billion your generosity demonstrated your prospect of better days ahead, held in 2,738 charitable funds and commitment to creating a better chose to do whatever they could to 30 Supporting Foundations. tomorrow. care for the community they loved. In this report, you’ll see stories The Foundation matches your Thus, 75 years ago, they created of our work with nonprofit partners commitment and strives to develop The Columbus Foundation. and donors who offer innovative, collaborative opportunities to provide As we begin our fourth promising ideas to make an impact for central Ohio’s greatest needs generation as the cornerstone of in our often-changing environment. through Critical Need Alerts (CNA). community progress, we affirm You’ll see examples of how In 2018, the Foundation launched and bolster our work with people organizations in our community Our Kids, a CNA developed to like you, throughout our region are coming together to tackle the address two urgent issues related and beyond, to continue what our statewide opiate crisis. You will also to some of our youngest and most founders started. see compelling generosity in action. vulnerable residents: supporting We are proud to announce By giving, participating in quality childhood education that in 2018, the Foundation and kindness initiatives, and engaging and bolstering collaborative its donors gave more than ever with others through community efforts to effectively end youth to support nonprofits improving conversations, you are helping us homelessness. Due to an outpouring central Ohio. Grants paid reached a build a vibrant, flourishing region. of extraordinary generosity, Our remarkable all-time high of $224.2 From joining The Big Explore, an Kids eclipsed its $1.5 million goal million to benefit more than 4,000 event we created to celebrate the by more than $900,000 in just 44

4 The Columbus Foundation Community Report days—making it the largest and most successful CNA in the Foundation’s history. We thank our exceptional Governing Committee for its extraordinary leadership, as well as the efforts of our committee volunteers, professional advisors, and our dedicated staff. Created by community members 75 years ago, The Columbus Foundation embraces philanthropy as a collaborative practice. Together, we’ll demonstrate that our community possesses the heart, courage, and foresight to create a promising future for generations to come.

MATTHEW D. WALTER Chairman Photo by: EclipseCorp by: Photo

FROM LEFT: Matthew D. Walter, Chairman, and Douglas F. Kridler, President and CEO.

DOUGLAS F. KRIDLER President and CEO

5 A HISTORY OF GIVING

DOLLARS INVESTED IN COMMUNITIES (five-year snapshots, except as noted)

$1.1M $6.0M $19.0M 1973 1983 1993

$ $ $ 39.5M 63.1M 98.7M 1998 2003 2008

$5.4M $2.2M $10.3M 1943–1970 1978 1988 (combined)

Over the past three quarters of a century, Columbus Foundation donors have strengthened and improved our city through exceptional investments that have been instrumental in moving our community forward. As we have grown, so has this commitment to helping others.

These grants, made to thousands of nonprofit organizations serving central Ohio and beyond, illustrate a spirit of generosity that speaks to the initial goal of the Foundation—to create a better community for the future and a legacy that outlasts us all.

6 The Columbus Foundation Community Report $160.6M $ 224.2M 2013 2018

Total Investment to Strengthen Communities $2.5 Billion

7 FOUNDATION FIRSTS

When Harrison Sayre and fellow civic leaders established The Columbus Foundation, they did so with a sense of hope and desire that everyone would feel welcome. Over the past 75 years, we’ve seen donors from all walks of life, regardless of wealth or stature, commit to being part of something bigger than themselves—with a belief, as Sayre said, that “the best way to extend your life is to give to the community.”

We celebrate all those who embraced the idea of a foundation for the community early on, paving the way for current and future generations. We honor those who have invested so selflessly in a future they would never see by giving unrestricted dollars to help us address current community needs no one could predict.

These legacies live on today throughout our city. We see them on the walls of museums, on the faces of young people in our classrooms, and in our nonprofits who transform grant dollars into essential programs and services.

It all happened because of those who believed.

8 The Columbus Foundation Community Report HARRISON M. SAYRE FOUNDER, THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION—1943

Harrison Sayre was the visionary who brought The Columbus Foundation to life. He retired as president from the American Education Press and served as the Foundation’s unpaid director for 25 years. Always forward- thinking, his goal was to create a better tomorrow.

9 OLGA ANNA JONES FIRST UNSOLICITED GIFT—1944

A former teacher, editor of the Ohio Woman Voter, and reporter for the Columbus Citizen, Olga Anna Jones was the first woman to serve on the , from 1923–1928. Her $25 donation was the first unsolicited gift to the young foundation.

10 The Columbus Foundation Community Report H. RUSSELL CULP FIRST PLANNED GIFT—1945

H. Russell Culp was a printer, admitted to the International Typographical Union in 1901. He worked for the Pfeifer Printing Company for many years and then was a foreman with the Phillips Printing Company until his retirement in 1955. Mr. Culp established this gift ahead of his death to benefit the Foundation. When he passed away in 1960, his $500 bequest was realized as a gift to the Columbus Public Library.

11 FREDERICK B. HILL FIRST DONOR ADVISED FUND ESTABLISHED—1948

Frederick Hill established the first Donor Advised Fund at The Columbus Foundation, allowing donors to suggest grants to nonprofit organizations at their discretion. Through the ensuing decades, Donor Advised Funds played a major role in the growth of the Foundation.

12 The Columbus Foundation Community Report COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION FIRST SUPPORTING FOUNDATION—1976

The Columbus Youth Foundation (CYF) was formed in 1955 to contribute funds to local youth programs. After the Columbus Jets team dissolved and their stadium was sold, CYF’s trustees moved it to The Columbus Foundation in 1976 as the first Supporting Foundation. Today, as it has for more than six decades, CYF focuses on offering youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods in Columbus opportunities for life lessons through recreation and sports.

Photo by: Lynsey Pipino

13 IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT Photo courtesy of

hroughout his 48-year career at Battelle Memorial Institute, Gerald B. Fenton played a major role in the organization’s growth and development. Mr. Fenton, who passed away in 1973, was a life trustee and officer of Battelle’s board. Active in numerous community Tand business endeavors, he was a member of the The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee and a trustee of the Alfred L. Willson Charitable Foundation. GERALD B. A longtime supporter and proponent of the Columbus Museum FENTON FUND of Art, Mr. Fenton served as a member of the museum’s Board of Trustees for 26 years and as the Board President from 1951–1962. Designated Fund Through his fund, established in 1954, Mr. Fenton’s legacy lives on more than half a century later, providing ongoing financial support that fuels the opportunity for people of all ages to experience art

ESTABLISHED 1954 at the museum.

“Columbus Museum of Art is deeply grateful for donors whose ongoing support helps us to fulfill our mission to provide great experiences with great art for everyone. Our longtime donors’ commitment to accessibility allows us to continue to offer vital programs and learning experiences, including free general admission each and every Sunday to all members of our community.”

—NANNETTE V. MACIEJUNES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART

14 The Columbus Foundation Community Report IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT

n artist and former art teacher at West High School, Neva Collins was active during her lifetime in the Big Sisters Association, Columbus Benevolent Society, Columbus Home for the Aged, and Hannah Neil Mission. Her lifelong Aconcern for helping students in need complete their high school education continues to be carried out through her fund, including support for I Know I Can, the only college access program in NEVA J. Columbus, and one of the largest and most successful in the COLLINS FUND nation. Ms. Collins’ generosity is inspiring a whole new generation of learners and putting them on a path to success. Field of Interest Fund

“ Each day, I Know I Can’s (IKIC) motivated staff works hard to inspire, enable, ESTABLISHED 1963 and support the students of Columbus City, South-Western City and Whitehall- Yearling City schools. Our staff supports deserving students in gaining access to the information and resources they need to succeed on a path to college and career. We cannot understate the impact of the generous funding IKIC receives from The Columbus Foundation, including the Neva J. Collins Fund! These gifts come back to us in the form of increased student enrollment in, and completion of, college. We thank you for your support of our students.”

—KATINA FULLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, I KNOW I CAN Photo courtesy of I Know I Can I Know of courtesy Photo

15 IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT Photo courtesy of YMCA of Central Ohio

ldon Ward was a volunteer for more than 60 years with the YMCA of Central Ohio, serving in capacities ranging from swimming instructor to metropolitan YMCA board member. A successful businessman, Mr. Ward was president of the E. E. Ward Moving and Storage E Co., founded by his grandfather in 1881. Active in the community, he served as a member of The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee from 1981 to 1990, including as Chairman in 1990. ELDON W. & In 1991, the East Side YMCA was renamed the Eldon and Elsie ELSIE S. WARD Ward Family YMCA. Mr. Ward and his wife Elsie established their Designated Fund at the Foundation to ensure kids would continue FUND to benefit from the valuable programs and guidance the YMCA Designated Fund provides.

ESTABLISHED 1990 “ The YMCA is incredibly grateful for the ongoing financial support of the Eldon and Elsie Ward Family. The fund that they established to provide teen programming at the Ward YMCA helps us to transform lives by providing caring adults to youth who are isolated and vulnerable. The teen summer camp and Teen Leaders programs help teens recognize their talents, and their value and worth, resulting in their school success, as well as in their hopes and dreams for the future.”

—LINDA DAY-MACKESSY, MSW, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO

16 The Columbus Foundation Community Report IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT

Alvin Stevenson established this fund in memory of his parents and sisters to support meaningful organizations serving residents in Fairfield and Hocking counties. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Stevenson operated a small machine repair shop R.from his family home in Lancaster, Ohio. He also maintained a Donor Advised Fund with the Foundation to support things he cared about during his lifetime. R. ALVIN One of the fund’s recent grants was awarded to support the STEVENSON renovation and expansion of a commercial food service kitchen at the new Meals on Wheels facility in Lancaster. In 2018, Meals on FUND Wheels of Fairfield County provided 190,917 home delivered meals Field of Interest Fund and 46,077 community-site meals, along with other food-related services.

ESTABLISHED 1968

“ The support of Mr. Stevenson’s fund has made a tremendous difference for older adults in Fairfield County by enabling Meals on Wheels to complete the kitchen project which currently feeds over 850 clients each day, ensuring vulnerable seniors receive a nutritious meal along with a moment of human connection. The new kitchen will enable the agency to meet the ever-increasing demand for meals today and into the future.”

—ANNA TOBIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEALS ON WHEELS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY Photo by: Lynsey Pipino

17 IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT Photo courtesy of Ohio Wildlife Center Wildlife Ohio of courtesy Photo

enowned psychologist Dr. Thelma Schoonover’s remarkable career spanned more than 40 years. Born in 1907, Dr. Schoonover grew up in Columbus and graduated from East High School. After graduating from The , she began her career Rin Upper Arlington schools. Later, she served as Chief Psychologist for Akron public and parochial schools, Director of Guidance and Counseling at Franklin University, and Chairman of Capital DR. THELMA I. University’s Department of Psychology. At age 65, Dr. Schoonover SCHOONOVER opened her own psychology practice. Her Field of Interest Fund benefits central Ohio organizations, FUND like Ohio Wildlife Center, that provide services and programs Field of Interest Fund related to health care, the environment, and animal welfare.

ESTABLISHED 1997 “Support for Ohio Wildlife Center from the Dr. Thelma Schoonover Fund at The Columbus Foundation has been vital in strengthening our capacity building resources to increase fiscal sustainability. These grants have also made it possible to extend our education program reach to nearly 19,000 Ohioans annually and to continue to respond to the rapidly expanding animal rehabilitation needs across central Ohio.”

—CELESTE (DUSTY) LOMBARDI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER

18 The Columbus Foundation Community Report IMPACT SPOTLIGHTS IMPACT

orn in 1888 in rural Virginia, James “Red” Overstreet received little formal education and later employed tutors to help him. He started out as a grocery clerk in Bluefield, West Virginia. At the time of his retirement, he was president of the National Electric Coil Division, BMcGraw-Edison Company in Columbus. The assets of the industrialist’s private foundation were transferred to The Columbus Foundation in 1974. JAMES W. Over the past 40 years, Mr. Overstreet’s generosity has made OVERSTREET a difference in the lives of thousands—his fund has awarded grants to a wide variety of organizations, including a recent FUND grant to Lutheran Social Services (LSS) CHOICES for Victims of Unrestricted Fund Domestic Violence to help support its new shelter. The fund has also provided ground-level support for several of the Foundation’s Critical Need Alerts, shared investment opportunities with donors

ESTABLISHED 1974 that address urgent needs in the community.

“Grants like the one from James W. Overstreet played an integral part in making our new shelter a reality. Our Community’s Campaign for LSS CHOICES was truly community based, with gifts coming from businesses, individuals and their funds, the government, and organizations. Together, these contributions allowed us to build a domestic violence shelter our community can be proud of.”

—REV. LARRY A. CROWELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES Photo courtesy of LSS Choices LSS of courtesy Photo

19 20 The Columbus Foundation Community Report Featured Donor Stories and Initiatives

21 “If I lived 10 lifetimes, I could never give back what this country has given us.”

—willie grové

SECOND ACT

WILLIE GROVÉ KATHLEEN THARP first met his career, most recently as How we plan our estate will be GROVÉ AND wife, Katie, at a party in South Managing Director for UBS. a testimony to the world about WILLIAM T. GROVÉ Africa in 1976. She was the While he excelled in financial our values.” FAMILY FUND first American he’d ever matters, he also carried a Willie and Katie established encountered. deep love for the stage. A past the Kathleen Tharp Grové “I told her some stupid president of the board and life and William T. Grové Family

FUND TYPE elephant joke,” he laughed of trustee of Opera Columbus, Fund, a Donor Advised Fund, DONOR ADVISED the historic meeting. Willie has performed as an in 2016 to help facilitate their FUND A native of South Africa, operatic tenor with Opera charitable giving, which will Willie didn’t have much money Columbus, Columbus Light focus on the family’s interest growing up, and he recalled Opera (where he also served in supporting the arts, his life revolving around music. as board chair), and other conservation efforts, and ESTABLISHED 2016 It was a love that started early performing arts organizations education. and has continued to play for more than 30 years. Their Their goal is to grow the an important role throughout daughter, Jessica, inherited fund so their children will be his life. Katie, who grew up her father’s passion, and is a able to use it moving forward in Hilliard and then attended Broadway actress in New York to support their own charitable Northwestern University, was City and across the U.S. interests as well.

PICTURED, RIGHT: working in South Africa for As he and Katie begin to “We feel it’s a responsibility Willie and Katie Xerox when they met. The consider the next chapter in of parents to pass the Grové, at their couple married the following their lives, they believe that philosophy of giving down to home in downtown Columbus. year and moved back to the philanthropy will play a big their children,” Katie said. when Katie part. As the founding chairman Willie agrees, and is Photo by: EclipseCorp was pregnant with their son, of The Columbus Foundation’s excited about making a Thomas. Professional Advisory difference not just locally, but When Willie took a job Committee (now Professional globally as well. in Troy, Michigan in January Council), Willie has advised “We owe so much for 1979, the couple bought a car countless clients on how to having been given so much. with the little savings they had make a difference with their It’s just been a marvelous and rolled into town with just wealth. journey for the both of us $20 in their pockets. It wasn’t “I realized very early on to have really started with enough for a hotel room, in my career that if we, as nothing in 1979 and to have and it was too cold to stay financial planners, don’t talk come to the point where we in their car, so his new boss to our clients about their actually could be supportive took them in until they found philanthropic intent, we’re only of others, not just in this a housesitting job and could doing half the job,” he said. country but in other parts of rent an apartment. “There are only two things that the world, particularly Africa,” Willie went on to have we can pass to our children, he said. a very successful business our wealth and our values.

22 The Columbus Foundation Community Report 23 24 The Columbus Foundation Community Report “It is so important that we know, no matter what our resource is— whether it’s a gift we have personally, time with someone else, or whether it’s money—that those are vital to keeping society going.”

—pat w ynn brown

THE HEALING POWER OF ART

GROWING UP TOGETHER in said the couple’s focus on son’s name, because the PATRICIA WYNN Catholic schools on Columbus’ philanthropy is intentional. place holds meaning for both BROWN AND West Side, Pat Wynn Brown “Philanthropy requires of them. STEPHEN C. BROWN FUND FOR and Steve Brown were taught compassion, empathy, and “This is so important to THE ARTS two valuable lessons they intent,” Steve said. “It’s not us,” Pat said. “That our son have built their lives around— just charity. It’s a state of and grandson carry on what be kind and serve others. mind, and you really need to we were taught and what The couple, married 46 want to do it.” we received. We are all FUND TYPE years and longtime residents Both Pat and Steve are philanthropists who give of PLANNED GIFT of Clintonville, have utilized actively involved in Harmony ourselves in some way. Giving the arts as one way to Project, and it’s through that is a health and beauty aid!” illustrate both their kindness organization that Pat saw an The couple established a ESTABLISHED and desire to help others. opportunity to share her gifts planned gift at the Foundation 2014 After 17 years in special with incarcerated women in 2014 because they love education, Pat switched gears at the Ohio Reformatory for their community, and want to and became an award-winning Women (ORW). She started ensure their support of the humor writer and columnist. working with cosmetology arts continues after they are When she was diagnosed with students and then expanded gone.

melanoma in 1997, her first her reach, forming Ladies of “Our roots are here,” Steve PICTURED, LEFT: thought wasn’t about dying, Success and the Arts and said. “We love the diversity, Steve and Pat Wynn but rather, what would happen Letter Society, programs that the sense of community, Brown, at their home in Clintonville. to her hair? highlight etiquette, problem the kindness we see in our Armed with the knowledge solving, communication, the neighborhood. Columbus is Photo by: EclipseCorp that women often tell humanities, and more. inclusive.” hairdressers the nitty gritty Pat runs a tight ship, Pat believes supporting details of their lives, Pat requiring respect, focus, and the arts is a perfect legacy created a live performance discipline; much like the nuns for them. show that mimicked being in a did in her childhood. And the “The arts can help hair salon. Hair Theater played participants at ORW love it. someone’s life turn around across the country and over “They change, right before for the better, with a song, a a 15-year period raised more my eyes,” she said. play, a poem, a painting,” Pat than $300,000 to provide The Browns’ desire to explained. “I’ve seen it with wigs for women in need. help others has extended the prisoners I’ve worked with, Steve, who retired from to their son, Wynn, and with the deaf children I’ve Ashland Chemical and grandson, Lucas, as well. taught. It transforms people. also played a role in Hair Wynn has raised funds for I want that to continue after Theater as “Captain Steve,” the Whetsone Library in his we’re gone.”

25 “Boundless is a family of companies committed to building a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people.”

—patrick m aynard, ph.d., president and ceo

LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, I AM BOUNDLESS The name “Boundless” was Dr. Maynard believes the GENERAL Boundless, which began actually suggested by a staff organization will continue to ENDOWMENT operations in 1980 as member and comes from the evolve to meet the needs of FUND Franklin County Residential organization’s nearly 40-year the people Boundless serves Services (FCRES), has been a commitment to empowering and their families. champion for individuals with individuals with the freedom “We will continue to

FUND TYPE developmental disabilities and opportunity to live grow, geographically and ORGANIZATION and/or behavioral health boundless lives. programmatically, where it ENDOWMENT challenges. The organization “Collaboration has been makes sense and where we offers a wide variety of absolutely critical to both our are needed. In short, I really supports and services, restructuring and our overall do see our future as, well, ranging from vocational growth,” explained Patrick boundless.” ESTABLISHED 2007 training and summer camp to Maynard, Ph.D., President and residential services and family CEO. “We have been, and support. continue to look for, partners A Snapshot of Boundless works with who share our organizational Boundless Programs: more than 4,000 children, vision and can expand our adolescents, adults, and their ability to provide full-service Family living programs include:

PICTURED, RIGHT: families across Ohio. The care and support to the Parent-Directed Program Patrick Maynard, programs, resources, and people we serve.” Ph.D., President services they provide help In 2007, the organization Family support services and CEO of I Am Boundless, Inc.; individuals and families lead established what is now the Emergency and planned respite David Bingle; and their best lives. I Am Boundless, Inc. General services Darus Scott (seated). In recent years, a shift was Endowment Fund and then, Child and adolescent autism services David and Darus are residents of one of made to better align with the in 2013, the I Am Boundless, four Intermediate emerging needs in many Ohio Inc. Program Endowment Community living programs Care Facilities communities for expertise Fund. Both were created as include: operated by I Am in areas such as managed endowment funds to take into Boundless, Inc. Supported living care, autism, and vocational account the future needs of Photo by: EclipseCorp and employment services. the organization. Licensed homes (ICF/IDD) FCRES wasn’t equipped “Having a financial Multi-system youth programs to take on the expanded foundation provided by role, so the organization endowments helps us know Inclusion programs include: strategically began to enter we’ve got resources beyond into managed agreements our annual budget which we Community engagement with smaller nonprofits that might use to take advantage Summer camp could help bridge that gap. of opportunities when they In 2017, FCRES became I Am present themselves,” Dr. Pre-employment training services Boundless, Inc. Maynard said. Vocational exploration and training

26 The Columbus Foundation Community Report 27 28 The Columbus Foundation Community Report “We’re not in this business to make money. We’re here to help the dogs.”

— george skestos

SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD

AN EXTRAORDINARY, first- The Gigi’s team travels disease and increases the TRINITY FUND of-its-kind facility outside of regularly to five shelter overall chances of dogs Canal Winchester is giving partners throughout being successfully adopted. homeless dogs a fresh start southern Ohio to bring It’s also a saving grace for and setting new standards dogs back to Gigi’s campus. the rural shelters, which FUND TYPE for shelter care. Once there, the dogs operate on tight budgets. DONOR ADVISED Gigi’s, a 501(c)(3), receive medical care and The organization now FUND opened its doors in a behavioral evaluation has its sights set on two October 2018 and is already from its staff veterinarians new specialty areas that will

improving the lives of in a state-of-the-art facility add to the services offered ESTABLISHED shelter dogs. It does not before moving on to one as homeless dogs arrive. 2016 operate as a traditional of the adoption center The first, a 9,600-square- shelter. Instead, it considers partners to find their foot behavioral center, will its 15,000-square-foot permanent home. The address the specific needs dog campus located on building was designed and training of dogs who three acres as part of a to keep stress levels at a can’t be adopted due to fear “resource network,” serving minimum for the animals, or aggression. The second as a hub between rural, from the color on the walls will be a 400-square-foot

overcrowded shelters and and extra insulation to pare Canine Parvovirus unit, PICTURED, LEFT: adoption center partners down noise, to the music specifically designed to Tina and George like Columbus Humane. it plays to soothe anxious treat and ultimately save Skestos, at Gigi’s. The rural shelters, including dogs. dogs suffering from the Photo by: EclipseCorp those in Gallia, Jackson, “Our mission is to take highly contagious and often Scioto, Ross, and Lawrence homeless dogs that might deadly viral illness. counties, generally have spend months in a shelter To George, this is just too many dogs, not enough and get them to healthy, the beginning of what he resources, and a shortage loving, and happy forever hopes will be a dog-saving of local adopters. homes within just two approach that is modeled “I’ve had dogs all my life, weeks,” Tina explained. throughout the United ever since I was three years In addition to its work States. old,” said George Skestos, with dogs on site, Gigi’s “We’re hoping it catches a successful businessman provides shelter partners on and other people will do who founded Gigi’s with with vaccines, medical it. This is just the start.” his wife, Tina, and named it supplies, and equipment after their beloved Akita. “I at their own shelters at just wanted to do something no cost. This proactive for them.” approach helps fight

29 “Our hope is the Alliance serves as a catalyst to bring other organizations to the table and ultimately save lives.”

— chad jester, president, nationwide foundation

TACKLING A STATEWIDE CRISIS

WHEN THE NATIONWIDE OHIO OPIOID people know it’s not safe to generation of young people EDUCATION FOUNDATION was doing keep unused prescription from misusing and abusing ALLIANCE FUND research for a campaign that medications in their home, prescription opioids. could help respond to the few have taken steps to opioid crisis gripping central safely discard them. Ohio, it found that, although The creation of Denial, “At heart, central Ohio FUND TYPE is collaborative by DONOR ADVISED the majority of Americans Ohio fulfilled one of the FUND know we’re in the midst of goals of the Franklin nature. Anything that an opiate crisis, less than County Opiate Action Plan, is this impactful to our 20 percent believe the risk a dynamic community- community and our threatens their family. wide blueprint developed state should be done in collaboration. We all have ESTABLISHED Opioid abuse and misuse by the Alcohol Drug and 2018 resources and assets to does not discriminate, and Mental Health Board of bring to the table.” no one is immune to the Franklin County (ADAMH) devastation it causes. at the direction of the —CHAD JESTER “That household Franklin County Board accountability is the needle of Commissioners and In 2018, the Ohio Opioid we want to move,” said Columbus Mayor Andrew Education Alliance Fund was Chad Jester, President of Ginther to address the crisis. established at The Columbus Nationwide Foundation. The Nationwide Foundation Foundation to support the Denial, Ohio, a media provided the initial funding work of the alliance as it campaign that launched in for the creative work. expands across the state. A 2018, focuses on education Recognizing this as growing number of investors and prevention. The a community issue, and are supporting the fund, campaign highlights the that more voices could providing valuable financial importance of adults talking reach more families and resources that will enable to kids about drugs as individuals, the Ohio Opioid the alliance to move this well as the need to secure Education Alliance (OOEA) work forward. medications and dispose of was formed in 2018. A “The Columbus unneeded prescriptions. coalition of more than Foundation and ADAMH “You can reduce a child’s 70 business, education, were already working risk of substance abuse nonprofit, civic, and together on opioid initiatives by 50 percent by talking government organizations in the community,” Chad to them, but it’s multiple and associations, OOEA’s explained. “We were able to conversations over time,” main goal is working build on the work that was Chad said. And while most together to prevent the next already taking place.”

30 The Columbus Foundation Community Report WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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31 2018 FEATURED INITIATIVE

“Our Community Cares About Us.” COLUMBUS SAW A BIG TURNOUT FOR THE BIG EXPLORE!

The Columbus Foundation’s Big Explore on December 29, 2018, honored its founding on that day 75 years ago by offering free admission to seven of the community’s fantastic cultural attractions, free rides on COTA, and 75 cent scoops at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

THE CITY-WIDE celebration was a testament to the spirit of Columbus, and the turnout proved historic. Nearly 56,000 people attended one or more attractions, and The Big Explore Partners COTA saw a 78 percent increase in ridership over the same day in 2017. Attendance records were broken at COSI, Franklin Park Conservatory, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, the , and the . In May 2019, The Big Explore was named a winner of one of the annual EXPY Awards by Experience Columbus for providing an extraordinary experience for residents and visitors alike in 2018.

“The Columbus Foundation was born at a time of great challenge in the world and in our community. It is the people of this community who, despite the odds, willed this to become one of the leading community philanthropies in the world. What better way to celebrate our anniversary than to give everyone a chance to explore our community together?”

—DOUG KRIDLER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION Photos by: Rick Buchanan Photography and Lynsey Pipino

32 The Columbus Foundation Community Report Here’s what “It is soooo wonderful seeing people said so many families about The Big out exploring and making Explore: memories. Thank you, The Columbus Foundation, for providing this opportunity to so many who otherwise might not have been able to afford this experience! Cbus ROCKS!”

“Only in Columbus! “As a resident of I keep telling friends Columbus for over 45 that my adopted home years, I have seen many is unbelievably and acts of kindness and genuinely fantastic! generosity. I think the It was so nice to see Columbus Foundation’s so many people out donation and gift to the enjoying the treasures people of Columbus on in our city like the Saturday, December 29, Museum and Franklin ranks as one of the best Park Conservatory. ever. Downtown was I love this city. Thank alive. Young and old, you Columbus social and economic Foundation!” backgrounds blended to form a city I was very proud to say I was a part of. Thank you very much.”

“Thank you! Our family of eight rarely gets to do outings like today. Visited the Ohio History Museum and was surprised to see how engaged our usually bored and shy 11-year- old was in seeing the artifacts and participating on the tour.” 2018 FEATURED INITIATIVE

LISTEN. LEARN. LEAD. A Day Of Conversations To Strengthen Our Community

More than 8,000 people gathered around hundreds of tables across the central Ohio region on August 29, 2018 to participate in The Big Table®. Launched in 2016, The Big Table is a way to bring people together to broaden perspectives and strengthen our community.

“The Big Table is a chance for us to communicate beyond stereotypes and preconceived notions that society places on us,” said Donte Woods-Spikes, who hosted six Big Tables in 2018, five in physical locations and one on social media. “The friends you’ll meet from sharing and the information you’ll receive through listening is the perfect example of what community can and should always be.” Participants of all ages discussed a wide variety of topics, from affordable housing and poverty to education and the environment. Big Tables were held across the city at homes, schools, offices, libraries, churches, and “The Big Table benefits the community by creating restaurants. Many businesses and nonprofits stepped a space for individuals to see and hear another up to host public conversations, where members of the perspective while having an open honest dialogue.” community could meet new people and hear different —DONTE WOODS-SPIKES points of view. At the end of each conversation, participants completed commitment cards that captured ways in which they were inspired personally to create a strong and connected community. Commitments were as broad as a promise to “continue the conversation,” and as specific as a pledge to “implement an incentive program at work that encourages volunteerism.” “I love this event. It’s such a great way to learn and meet new people in the community,” said one Big Table participant. “It’s inspiring to know that so many people care about improving our communities and the world!”

34 The Columbus Foundation Community Report Big Table Statistics 94% 93% 75% 63% of participants said of participants said of participants felt of participants said they were likely to they met new people their group developed their main reason participate again. at their Big Table. an idea that has the for participating potential to strengthen was to help create our community. positive change in the community.

Participants represented 67 unique Zip codes—43214 (Clintonville) was the most common TOP FIVE TOPICS AT BIG TABLE CONVERSATIONS

Education

Economic Issues

Affordable Housing and Homelessness

The Big Table Partners

Poverty

Children’s Needs

Photos by: Rick Buchanan Photography, Lynsey Pipino, Kathryn D Studios, Shellee Fisher Photo and Design

35 2018 FEATURED INITIATIVE

Critical Need Alerts Address Urgent Community Needs MORE THAN $9.6 MILLION INVESTED SINCE 2003

Since the first Critical Need Alert (CNA) was “In Columbus, 42 percent of children are Kindergarten issued to Columbus Foundation donors in ready, and only about 28 percent of disadvantaged children arrive at school ready to learn,” said Eric Karolak, May 2003, the goal has been to identify an CEO of Action for Children. “If we’re going to improve important issue facing our community and educational outcomes and meet expectations for a 21st provide a way for people to work together to century workforce, we have to start early.” address it. These shared investments, many Organizations receiving support through the supported and launched by Unrestricted CNA include Action for Children, Columbus State Community College, and FutureReady Columbus. Funds at the Foundation, have helped with timely issues including access to fresh food, BOLSTERING EFFORTS TO END YOUTH childcare, the arts, the opioid crisis, and HOMELESSNESS opportunities for young adults. Youth homelessness is a public health crisis in central Ohio. In 2017, more than 1,300 youth ages 14–24 were served in Columbus and Franklin County shelters. Many IN 2018, the Critical Need Alert: Our Kids launched more do not trust adult caregivers and choose to live on to support two urgent issues in our community related the street rather than seek shelter at an adult facility. This to early childhood education and youth homelessness. puts them at additional risk for exploitation and violence. Nearly $2.5 million was raised to support the effort, Homeless youth often have little access to the services the largest amount ever received for a CNA. and support needed to survive independently. This CNA helps organizations on the front lines, SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION including Community Shelter Board, Huckleberry House, and Star House, as they work to connect with In 2005, Ohio established Step Up To Quality, a statewide the homeless youth in our community and implement quality rating and improvement system for childcare centers. The state set goals that mandated 100 percent a community-wide response to prevent and end youth of licensed childcare providers be rated (on a 1 to 5-star homelessness. accreditation system) by 2020. “Collaboration around youth homelessness is According to a Groundwork Ohio report, in 2017, important because the homeless journey is different for 75 percent of all children eligible for public funding in every young person,” said Becky Westerfelt, Executive Franklin County were in unrated centers. If these centers Director of Huckleberry House. “Someone who is couch are not able to receive the professional development surfing and seeking a permanent home needs different training and accreditation necessary to increase to at services than someone who is sleeping under a bridge least a one-star rating before the deadline, they will lose night after night. Each organization plays a different role their ability to accept public funding. at a different point on the journey; we can’t do it alone.”

36 The Columbus Foundation Community Report CRITICAL NEED ALERT DATE TOTAL

Food for Families May 2003 $451,355

Child Care Initiative September 2004 $369,307

Ohio Benefit Bank May 2006 $214,500

Emergency Hunger Relief for Southeast Ohio February 2008 $37,207

Southeast Ohio Benefit Bank Expansion February 2008 $199,143

Safety Net Fund February 2009 $1,523,706

Arts Challenge Fund September 2009 $615,725

Great Needs Challenge November 2010 $1,915,341

CNA for Hunger November 2012 $325,013

Essentials for Yearlong School Success August 2014 $400,771

Pathways Project for Opportunity Youth February 2016 $634,850

Addressing the Opiate Epidemic December 2016 $512,579

Our Kids September 2018 $2,431,525

Total Critical Need Alert Impact $ 9,631,022

37 2018 FEATURED INITIATIVE

CONFRONTING A CRISIS Gifts of Kindness Fund Provides Hope

“When you first hear your diagnosis, everything just seems surreal, like it’s not really happening.”

—GIFTS OF KINDNESS RECIPIENT ERIKA SILVA

AFTER FINDING A LUMP during a self-exam, Erika Silva “I was so happy and overjoyed,” Erika said about the visited her doctor. When she received the call telling Gifts of Kindness grant. “I couldn’t believe that there was her it was cancer, her world turned upside down. something out there to help someone in my situation. Thankfully, the cancer was found early and had not Stuff like that doesn’t happen. You hear about it, but I’ve spread. She started treatment in early 2018 and had a never seen it close to me. It meant so much. I will never double mastectomy in August that year. forget this gift of kindness. It gave me a bigger meaning. A single mom, Erika lost her job not long after she It gave me the desire to want to get through everything started treatment. Worried about her health, dealing so that I could help others.” with a job loss, and with a teenage daughter to take With her treatment complete as of March 2019, Erika care of, Erika was overwhelmed. is concentrating on getting back to her active lifestyle “Now, not only am I dealing with cancer, but I have and sharing her survival story with others. no income and I had no savings. It was a lot going on Erika recognizes the power in kindness—what it has at the same time,” she said. meant on her journey and how, if we all work together, Riverside Methodist Hospital put Erika in touch with we can truly move mountains. Columbus Cancer Clinic (CCC). CCC, which operates “It starts with one little seed that is planted and that as a program out of LifeCare Alliance, provides not little seed grows so much, and it goes a really long way.” only education and screening resources, but support for those who are in treatment, like Erika. Thanks to CCC’s help, Erika was able to get help with her “A cancer diagnosis can devastate a family emotionally, prescriptions, a wig free of cost, and food assistance financially, and spiritually. The assistance some of our clients when she needed it. receive through Gifts of Kindness can help to provide some CCC also told Erika about The Columbus hope at a time when they need it most.” Foundation’s Gifts of Kindness Fund, which provides one-time grants to people experiencing a hardship. —CHRISTIN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF COLUMBUS CANCER CLINIC With their assistance, she applied for a grant to help with past-due bills, including rent, utilities, and car insurance. A grant of $3,828.58 was awarded to help Erika during this challenging time, allowing her to focus on healing and moving forward. PICTURED, RIGHT: Erika Silva

Photo by: EclipseCorp

38 The Columbus Foundation Community Report The Gifts of Kindness Fund was established in September 2014 with an initial gift of $500,000 from a generous Columbus Foundation donor. In 2018, 253 grants were awarded totaling more than $359,000 to lift up individuals who were experiencing an unforeseen setback.

Four new nonprofit partners were added in 2018, bringing the total to 26 as of December 31, 2018. New nonprofits include Physician’s CareConnection, Community Development for All People, Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, and The Center for Healthy Families.

39 2019 Awards

THE HARRISON M. SAYRE THE COLUMBUS ACORN AWARD FOUNDATION AWARD AWARD

Joseph and Linda Alvis Lewisporte Area Flight 15 Scholarship Fund and Chlapaty Shirley Brooks-Jones

The Harrison M. Sayre Award, Created in 1986, this award Established in 2019, the Acorn given in honor of the Foundation’s recognizes organizations that Award shines a spotlight founder and 25-year volunteer have made a difference in the on a Columbus Foundation director, recognizes leadership quality of life in our community. fund that is doing remarkable in philanthropy in central Ohio. As the recipient of the 2019 things. As the inaugural As Mr. Sayre so well stated, “The Columbus Foundation Award, the winner, the Lewisporte Area best way to extend your life is to Foundation is proud to present Flight 15 Scholarship Fund give to the community.” Alvis with a $25,000 grant. received a $2,500 grant.

Photo by: Rick Buchanan Photography Photo courtesy of Alvis, Inc. Photo courtesy of Alicia Szempruch

40 The Columbus Foundation Community Report THE SPIRIT OF COLUMBUS 5 NONPROFITS AWARD TO WATCH—2019

Individuals who helped the effort In March, The Columbus Foundation announced its to save the SC 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2019, recognizing innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth and progress.

The organizations selected for 2019 are:

A Kid Again

Columbus Early Learning Centers

Human Service Chamber of Franklin County

Members of the Save the Crew movement, honored as the 2019 Spirit of Columbus Award ProMusica recipient, joined by previous award winners and members of The Columbus Foundation Governing Committee during an event in TECH CORPS April held at the Foundation.

Photo by: Rick Buchanan Photography

41 Center for Corporate Philanthropy

The Columbus Foundation’s Center for Corporate Philanthropy is designed to help both established and new businesses make their charitable investments as cost effective and efficient as possible. Tailored to each unique business and offering expert community knowledge, the Center helps businesses develop and implement a custom corporate giving program that reflects the company values. Services include Corporate Donor Advised Funds, Emergency Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs, matching gift programs, community research, and administrative processing of donations and grants.

ALIGNMENT RETURN ON ENGAGEMENT SHARED INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE

Create a philanthropic Minimize the Offer an easy and Enhance your impact plan that aligns with administrative tasks inspiring way for through access to your company’s values, associated with company employees community experts with business strategy, and corporate philanthropy and leadership to give extensive knowledge community goals, and while maximizing to others, including about nonprofit then make high-impact benefits for your employees in need. effectiveness and community investments business, employees, purpose-aligned giving wherever you do and the community. opportunities. business.

42 The Columbus Foundation Community Report Center for Corporate Philanthropy Partners

As of 8/31/19

Anonymous (2) Columbus Eyeworks HER Realtors The Ohio Machine

889 Global Solutions Columbus Radio Group Homeside Financial Overmyer Hall Associates

Abercrombie & Fitch Commonhouse Ales Huntington Bancshares, Inc. PDS Planning

AEP Ohio Compass Financial Group IGS Energy PetPeople

Air Force One Continental Building Systems IBM iX PNC

Alliance Data Cramer & Associates Installed Building Products Print Syndicate

Artina Promotional Products Crane Group Interim Healthcare R & L Carriers

Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling Crow Works Integrated Leadership RAMA Consulting Systems Balanced Yoga Daimler Group Rev1 Ventures The Jeffrey Company Barbasol Dawson Companies RG Barry Brands Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Battelle Design Group Ringside Companies JPMorgan Chase Benefactor Group Diamond Hill Capital Rocky Fork Company Management Kaufman Development Big Lots Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Donaldson Plastic Surgery Kayne Law Group Tavern Big Walnut Grill Easton Town Center Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Schoedinger Funeral and Bob Evans Farms Cremation Services e-Cycle KeyBank Bopp-Busch Manufacturing Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Company Elford, Inc. Kroger Smart Business Network Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc. ELK Promotions, Inc. L Brands Suburban Steel Supply The Candle Lab Epcon Communities Lightwell Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Capital Asset Management, Fast Switch LIT Love Life + Yoga Thirty-One Gifts Inc. Feazel Medical Mutual of Ohio Tri-W Group, Inc. CD102.5 Fifth Third Bank Merion Village Dental Tween Brands, Inc. Central Ohio Primary Care Fishel Company MES, Inc. Physicians Waller Financial Planning Flexco Fleet Services MGF Sourcing Group Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc. Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. Nationwide Insurance WesBanco Bank, Inc.

City Barbeque Gideon Development Partners NetJets Westwater Company

The Champion Companies Grange Insurance Nina West LLC White Castle System, Inc.

CMAX Advisors GREENCREST NorthSteppe Realty Worthington Industries

Columbus Board of Realtors Happy Chicken Farms ODW Logistics, Inc. Yoga on High

43 2018 Financial Highlights

$ 3.2 $ 2.5 Billion Billion

Total Gifts Received Since 1944 Total Grants Awarded Since 1944

$ 224,158,854 $ 170,538,438

Total Grants Paid to 4,018 Nonprofit Total Gifts Made to New and Existing Funds Organizations in 2018 and Supporting Foundations in 2018

$ 96,856,179 $ 997,643,141 $ 2.15B

Planned Gifts Communicated Total of Future Planned Gifts Total Assets Held in 2,738 Funds in 2018 Documented to Date and 30 Supporting Foundations

182 Tenth $ 2.7M+

New Funds Established Asset Ranking Among More Total of Scholarship Grants in 2018 Than 750 Community Foundations Awarded in 2018 in the United States

44 The Columbus Foundation Community Report 2019 Governing Committee

A Governing Committee of nine volunteers provides stewardship for The Columbus Foundation and its charitable activities.

Matthew D. Walter Nancy Kramer George S. Barrett CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN

Joseph A. Chlapaty Jeffrey W. Edwards Michael P. Glimcher

Lisa A. Hinson Katie Wolfe Lloyd Dwight E. Smith

45 The Columbus Foundation Staff

As of 8/31/19

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND DONOR SERVICES AND FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION Douglas F. Kridler President and CEO Dan A. Sharpe Angela Parsons, J.D., CAP® Scott G. Heitkamp, CPA Vice President for Vice President for Donor Vice President and CFO Renilda Marshall Community Research and Services and Development Executive Secretary to the Amy T. Cintron Grants Management President and CEO J. Bradley Britton, J.D., LL.M. Support Services Coordinator Nancy Fisher Director of Planned Giving and Barbara Fant Diana DaPore Senior Grants Manager General Counsel Manager, Kindness Initiatives Receptionist/Secretary Mark Lomax, II, D.M.A. Jeffrey Byars, CAP® Pamela S. Straker Amber J. Erickson Community Research and Associate Director for Donor Director of Human Resources Senior Accountant Grants Management Officer Services and Development Dee Gooch Matthew Martin Carrie Carmody Senior Finance Specialist Community Research and Donor Services Gifts Assistant COMMUNICATIONS AND Grants Management Officer Susan C. Hazelton Rachelle Gorland MARKETING Events and Facility Manager Melissa McCool Scholarship Assistant Natalie Parscher Associate Grants Manager Donald P. Ludwig Lisa M. Jolley, J.D., CAP® Vice President for Senior Accountant Director of Donor Services and Communications and Marketing Lee Pepper Community Research Development Kelly Schleppi Lynsey Pipino and Grants Management Senior Financial Reporting Donna Jordan Content and Digital Administrator Accountant Donor Services Assistant Engagement Manager Emily Savors Kristen Wood, CPA Chris Kloss Amy K. Vick Director of Grants Management Controller Executive Assistant for Donor Director of Communications Services and Development and Marketing Hailey Stroup Community Research and Jane Landwehr Grants Management Emergency Assistance Associate Officer Program Coordinator SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS Lisa J. Lynch, CAP® Tamera Durrence Associate Director for Donor Vice President for Supporting INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Services and Development Foundations Gregg Oosterbaan Trish Mayhorn Michelle Bennett Vice President of Donor Services Fund Assistant Supporting Foundations Information Technology Grants Management and Steven S. Moore Outreach Coordinator Carey E. Dailey Director for Donor Services Director of Network Services and Development Tracey De Feyter Supporting Foundations Joyce A. Ray Tracy Potter Administrator Associate Director, Donor Services Grants Technology Product Manager Assistant Stacey Morris, CAP® Associate Director, Brenda Watts Hilary Stone Supporting Foundations and Technology Product Manager Manager of Donor Stewardship, Information Management Research, and Analytics Robin Wolff Alicia Szempruch Supporting Foundations Scholarships Officer, and Grants Manager Manager of The Big Table

46 The Columbus Foundation Community Report We are a community foundation that—while honoring the past—celebrates the possibilities of the future.

We recognize those who consistently go above and beyond to ensure our community is prospering and flourishing not only today, but also will be well equipped to handle the uncertainties of tomorrow.

Rooted in trust, innovative by design, and looking toward the future, we are proud to work with you to strengthen and improve our community, Then/Now/Next.

47 THE GIVING STORE: YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CHARITABLE GIVING

What’s in Your Giving Store? The Columbus Foundation developed The Giving Store at columbusfoundation.org as a one-stop shop for easy, effective online charitable giving.

Giving Dashboard Nonprofit Directory

As your personal center for charitable giving, The Giving Store’s directory makes it easily track your giving, give again, and easy for you to find and give directly retrieve tax receipts for multiple years to nonprofit organizations that when you create a free account. serve the causes you care about.

With no credit card fees, 100% of your contribution goes to those in need.

Charitable Gift Cards The Giving Store’s crowdfunding platform, Better Together, along with the Gifts of Kindness Fund, Spread your love for the community by offer opportunities to strengthen giving the gift of good with Charitable Gift our community by supporting real- Cards, and support any one of the 1,000+ time needs. area nonprofits featured in The Giving Store.

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